Dumbbell Partial Lateral Raise

Partial lateral raise: you work a specific portion of the range while keeping tension.

• Isolation
• Dumbbell
• Beginner

How to do it

• Work the portion you choose (for example hip to 45°) with continuous tension
• Lead with the elbow and raise to shoulder height
• Control the descent and avoid swinging the torso

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 12–20 reps · 0–1 RIR

Tempo: Lift for 1 s leading with your elbow, lower for 2–3 s resisting

Common mistakes

• Swinging your trunk to come up
• Drifting out of the chosen portion and losing the continuous tension

Muscles worked

Primary

• Side delt

Alternatives

• Lateral Raise
• Cable Lateral Raise
• Standing Overhead Press